Mission

The Mission of the OSGC is to advance the Nation’s capability in STEM leading to the continued development of a diverse workforce through NASA-related collaborations within Ohio’s network of scientists, researchers, engineers, and educators at Ohio universities, the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), NASA Centers, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and industry that align with the National Space Grant Program goals and objectives. A key component of this activity is to attract and retain students in STEM disciplines with emphasis on increasing participation by women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities.

The Ohio State University’s Aerospace Research Center has set a world speed record for an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) of any size, pending verification. Ohio State’s UAV flew autonomously with sustained average speeds of 147 mph over an out-and-back course approximately 28 miles long, which also set a record for the longest UAV flight over an out-and-back course.

Twenty-three (23) Ohio Northern Engineering students worked on the ‘Moon Buggy” replica for The Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The ‘Moon Buggy’ also participates in local parades and community outreach projects.